yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] fpdragon:
Thanks for your post!

I was thinking about a similar idea. Bluetooth could be an alternative but with bluetooth it won't be possible to switch the device on. So I tried to find a pinout and maybe I have luck to command a power on. Anyway... Right now BT seems the more realistic way, you're right.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] maxpower47:
Android and the TF already support A2DP audio streaming and AVRCP remote control over bluetooth, there's nothing that needs to be done here. I'm pretty sure its only AVRCP 1.0 though, which only supports the basic controls (play, pause, stop, next, previous, etc). The newer versions also do things like metadata, so you can see on your headunit what song is playing.

I can say from experience that working with improving BT support in android is not easy after I spent a fair amount of time banging my head against the wall trying to add MAP support to CM7. In any case, without HC source it would be impossible to do here anyway.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] maxpower47:
I'd bet that there's no way to power it up over the dock connector since the keyboard dock doesn't support it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] captmiddy:
Power it up maybe not, but wake it up certainly. If you allow the unit to be in deep sleep when you open the dock it wakes the unit. And as long as you are constantly feeding a small amount of power to it to keep it fully charged it shouldn't be a big deal. Maybe tear down a dock to provide an extra battery to the unit and perhaps the circuitry you need for wake on start of the car. I don't play with hardware so not sure what this would do but it seems it should be possible since it already does this to an extent.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] fpdragon:
Thanks Tor Your post...

Im Not sure hat this "deep sleep" is. is this the same like when i press the power button shortly on the tab or another power mode?

I have no dock and I wanted to save my money and not buy it.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bunktacular:
I've been researching rooting for a while now but I still don't quite get what the consequences, requirements and benefits are of rooting, flashing etc. The wiki seems to be rather out of date, and doesn't even have an arc section.

What I want is:

1.To stop all the crappy software rogers and sony have forced on there, constantly autostarting themselves(Hotshots golf, setup guide, liveware manager, mobile backup, storefront, postcard, even maps likes to run on its own)

2. Swype

What I am concerned of is:

1. Do I have to erase everything on my phone to root?

2. Would I lose any of the default functionality of the arc?

3. What would I require to do this modification?

4. Can I reverse this process and go back to factory settings?

5. Would I be able to update later on?

and most of all, 6. Would it actually allow me to do what I want as stated above?

I've got an LT15a running 2.3.3 on Rogers with no attempted modifications.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babygau:
1. Nope at all, if you have unlocked bootloader and flash prerooted kernel correlate to your firmware

2. Nope, the phone still remains intact after rooting, just add superuser to your phone

3. Just need your phone rooted and do exactly as the thread owner said, ur gonna be fine.

4. Yes, all you need is flash back to your stock rom

5. Yes, absolutely possible

6. Yes again, once you have root permission (superuser), you can delete those craps and use Swype.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cryogenix:
*just a side note,

you can root your phone without unlocking your bootloader but yeah, that would mean loosing your data completely
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bunktacular:
@Babygau

Alright, thank you very much.

On a follow up then, can you point me towards the best method of rooting an arc, bearing in mind that Rogers has disabled Sony's bootloader?

And also where I would be able to get Swype? Swype's site is pointless and google just brought up people talking about using it, not how to get it.

@cryogenix

Yeah, thats what I was afraid of :/

Rogers disabled the arcs bootloader, I'm trying to figure out what I can do and hopefully not erase my data.

So long as I can achieve the 2 objectives at the top, I'd be happy though.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flo95:
You'll lose the ability for ota updates when you delete system files. That's the only bad thing at your plan.

Rooting alone won't remove any abilitys.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xtacy!:
@bunktacular

You would need to flash a 2.3.2 ROM onto your phone (Ignore this if you are on 2.3.2). Rooting is as simple as installing Gingerbreak and running it (Gingerbreak doesn't work on 2.3.3 and hence the need to downgrade to 2.3.2). Then do an OTA (Over The Air) update to 2.3.3 to retain root.

I suggest you wipe user data. Make a backup if need be.

Also, get the latest Swype 3.0 beta from here.

Once you have your rooted 2.3.3, install Titanium Backup. It will allow you to remove all the Rogers and SE bloatware. No, you won't lose the functionality of the arc. You stand to gain with rooting not vice-versa.

The only caveat is that once you remove system apps as Flo95 pointed out is that the next time you want to update your phone, you'd have to resort to SEUS instead of an OTA update.

[With the latest update from SE (i.e. the update from August 1, 2011), I'm not sure about root status.]
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babygau:
the other easier way is go to this website: http://www.wotanserver.com

create a free account, download their client software, and they will do the rest for you :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BluechipJ:
Rooting v2.3.2, posted May 15th, 2011:

[YOUTUBE]PVRNSit44Sg&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]

Updating over-the-air to v2.3.3 and keeping root, posted June 22nd, 2011:

[YOUTUBE]v7hUIABNW6c&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]

Swype doesn't require root. It's just a regular application install.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bunktacular:
Alright then, it seems what I really need is to flash 2.3.2 then, at least until gingerbreak works for 2.3.3.

What's the best method for me to do this?

EDIT:

I have found a fairly detailed guide on doing so, let's see how this goes.

Flashing: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1088539

Sucess! Aside from mybackup completely messing up my contacts, everything went smoothly.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] babygau:
if u already have your bootloader unlocked, just flash lastest firmware including prerooted kernel

if not, using gingerbreak
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BluechipJ:
I doubt Gingerbreak will patch 2.3.3.

The issue is that the exploits in 2.3.2, 2.3.3 were patched in 2.3.4 by Google and because Sony's version of 2.3.3 was released after 2.3.4 was released, those security fixes from 2.3.4 were backported into Sony's version of 2.3.3.

Backup & Restore from v2.1 is compatible with v2.3.x.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196908

He's got a Rogers branded arc branded arc. Therefore, he can't unlock the bootloader (yet).
[HTC EVO 3D] bigrushdog:
Hey guys, just whipped this up last night. Thanks Viperboy ( u da man ;P ) for the smali tip. And thanks JoelZ9614 who tipped Viperboy. And thanks AlphaRev, agrabren, teamWin, Xda, Cyanogen, and anybody else who deserves it.

Panorama Camera Mod

Just reboot into recovery and flash just like anything else. Then reboot.

Open Camera, press the magic wand icon, directly under "no effect" on left hand side.

/me goes back to being on the e3d downlow ;D
[HTC EVO 3D] cemzie:
Been waiting for this. Thank you!
[HTC EVO 3D] cbrown245:
With this does it just add panoramic and keep the rest of the app stock ?

Sent from the HEAVENS via my vicious S-Off 3vo
[HTC EVO 3D] bigrushdog:
Yes. However, it looks like there may be more mods hiding in there. I'll keep digging for a bit.
[HTC EVO 3D] ajones7279:
Awesome. I don't understand why HTC doesn't have this active from the beginning.
[HTC EVO 3D] malicon:
Sweet! Thank you.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bondfire:
I downloaded and successfully flashed in recovery, but I have no panoramic mode in my camera app. What could I have done wrong?
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
Same here
[HTC EVO 3D] eman3316@optonline.net:
I believe it is in the effect menu as one of the effect. Did you check there?
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
Checked and I don't see an option anywhere in the camera
[HTC EVO 3D] anti-up:
Same here, I'm not seeing an option anywhere for panorama.

SHOTS FIRED!!! From 3 Dimensions!
[HTC EVO 3D] bigrushdog:
Open Camera, press the magic wand icon, directly under "no effect" on left hand side.
[HTC EVO 3D] dgaf98:
found it... but i have no idea how to use it lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] renzo.olivares:
lol press the effect then just proceed to take a picture then it takes one shot and then you need to move in a 360 aspect and it will continue to take shots
[HTC EVO 3D] kcodya:
Didn't work for me.:(
[HTC EVO 3D] Senorkabob:
Didn't work for me either :(
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
I don't know what I'm doing wrong but its not showing up
[HTC EVO 3D] kcodya:
It's not there for me, options go from "No Effect" to "Distortion".

I'm using the Chogardjr3D ROM and Netarchy kernel btw.
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
After no effect mine goes to distortion. Panorama doesn't appear. I tried to install 3 times
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
Ok I'm gonna rename it and try to install through bootloader

Edit: still cant get it to show up
[HTC EVO 3D] badluckkyle:
I'm using the same ROM and kernel, not working for me either.
[HTC EVO 3D] il Duce:
anybody tried either installing the apk, OR adb pushing it? stock perms are 644...
[HTC EVO 3D] redtrk:
The app works fine for me. Just make sure camera is set to 2D.... it will not work in 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Just a thought...does it matter what ROM (i.e. odexed or deodexed). I know that some other apps/mods it matters...

*EDIT* I flashed it to the stock odexed ROM and it does not give the option for panorama...
[HTC EVO 3D] Bondfire:
Nope, not there. Distortion is next on the list.
[HTC EVO 3D] vWvSTATICvWv:
Worked for me on JoelZ's Rewind 3D rom. Wiped cache/dalvik and flashed. Thank you OP :cool:
[HTC EVO 3D] il Duce:
ODEX!!!! thanks for the tip ranger. I am almost 100% sure an odexed system app will not modify without a corresponding odex file. This probably ONLY works on de-odexed ROMs :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Bondfire:
Can this be odexed?
[HTC EVO 3D] il Duce:
yes, but I don't know how. Anybody know how to dexopt a single app? Or have a script that works for evo 3D ????
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Here's the workaround...

1) Extract the file from the OP and put the HTCCamera.apk on your SD Card

2) Use Root Explorer (or something similar) and remove the following from /system/app HTCCamera.apk and HTCCamera.odex (back them up just in case).

2) Take the HTCCamera file that you extracted (panorama enabled) and copy from your SD Card to your system/app

3) Change the permissions: Under read, check all. Under Write, check user. All else leave blank.

4) Reboot and enjoy. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] knightwolf123:
didnt work :(

flashing OP zip didnt work :(

I'll keep checking in :)

ROM - bloodybeast (aamikam's base) deodexed

KERNEL - silverneedle#5

MOD - KnightWolfMOD (shouldnt affect camera files though)
[HTC EVO 3D] fdavila17:
I'm on Viper ROM and I just did what the OP said and is working now I have Panorama
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Strange :confused: Worked fine for me on the stock odex ROM. You removed both the original files, put the modified one in, changed the permissions, rebooted, started camera, pressed the magic wand and still no option for panorama?
[HTC EVO 3D] fdavila17:
It is working but it seems I can't get the pictures in Full Screen, or I'm doing something wrong?
[HTC EVO 3D] knightwolf123:
after remove two files and place one file. no responce from camera button and no camera app in app drawer. i even cleaned cache and data from camera app.

i did sucessfuly restore old files.

no biggy anyways, the sony beta camera app i have works well!
[HTC EVO 3D] vedavin:
works well for me....on Viper Rom RC1.2.......thx OP
[HTC EVO 3D] ayman86:
thanks, it worked perfectly.

though panaromas come out pretty bad. it takes the photo for you instead you yourself. dont like that
[HTC EVO 3D] rockypr:
Work for me, I'm still running Stock ROM
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
@op great mod works awesome. Thanks.

Yup. Ranger's steps work for me. Running mik's rom. Thanks ranger61878

Locked & Loaded
[HTC EVO 3D] :
If that's how you did it, you didn't follow the directions...you have to remove two (odex and .apk), replace with the modified one (you'll still have nothing in the app drawer and camera button won't work), change permissions, reboot and it should be in your app drawer and work...others have gotten it to work.
[HTC EVO 3D] :
No problem, man. Glad it worked for ya :)
[HTC EVO 3D] para4175:
Everything worked great pictures come out real slick...

:D...big thanks...:D

running Viper ROM RC1.2

awesome mod
[HTC EVO 3D] johnq1e:
works great for me

I am using the latest Viper rom 2.3.3
[HTC EVO 3D] Genjinaro:
I'm on stock rooted, this method worked.
[HTC EVO 3D] absolutzero1906:
I am running the Bloody Beast by Magnus and this worked perfect.
[HTC EVO 3D] ajones7279:
I noticed earlier on my friend's Thunderbolt, there's also an option under Effects for HDR. I wonder if it's possible for that to be unlocked also.
[HTC EVO 3D] renzo.olivares:
It is but the hdr effect for now does nothing
[HTC EVO 3D] jrmatics:
Finally got it working
[HTC EVO 3D] emike09:
Worked great with stock ROM! Thanks!

Now... any chance of modifying the resolutions and more importantly, the bitrates, for video in 2D and 3D?
[HTC EVO 3D] il Duce:
@knightwolf, change permissions to rwrr or chmod 644.

BANG! from my shooter
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
DOES NOT LET ME MOVE OR DELETE HTC CAMERA FROM SYSTEM, IS THERE ANY THING I'M DOING WRONG. I'M USING FILE EXPLORER. GINGERDECK ROM
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
I have a flashable ZIP for this, in my ROM thread.. It also includes the older EPST so more ## codes will work.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192827

it's under patches
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
WAT EXACTLY AM I LOOKING FOR?? IS IT THE UI ZIP???
[HTC EVO 3D] -viperboy-:
Thanks for the shoutout, bigrushdog. Great work!! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] oohaylima:
Stop ****in screaming.
[HTC EVO 3D] il Duce:
lol. Hooaah.

BANG! from my shooter...
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
woo someone needs a tampon change, take ur midol bro,.it was just a cap locks calm down princess.
[HTC EVO 3D] -viperboy-:
Not only do people not like seeing things in caps (since there is no need for it) but this is also not a good way to get someone to help you.
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
Honest mistake, thanks for heads up.
[HTC EVO 3D] navymoss35:
This mod also makes our camera faster. The before this our phones would have up to a 2 second delay sometimes when capturing photos now it's almost instantly. Great now we need the hdr and the burst from the sensation camera
[HTC EVO 3D] knicks5171:
Is it possible to do without rooting? I don't feel like rooting my phone yet.
[HTC EVO 3D] ajones7279:
No. Without rooting, you can't replace the camera, which is a system file.
[HTC EVO 3D] HelicopterShowdown:
thanks for this. good work
[HTC EVO 3D] Chopes:
Is the first post's link to the camera file still good? Title says depreciated so not sure if there is a better version out there, or?
[HTC EVO 3D] mollboy:
Good job.. very nice work thanks..

Evo³d SynerGized
[HTC EVO 3D] johnequickiii:
I know I've asked this in at least one other area, but haven't really gotten an answer.

Where, oh where, is the time/date stamp option for the camera?

I know at least someone here has to have had a Hero, and in the camera options on that Hero was an option to add a time/date stamp to pictures that were taken.

Have you by chance found that option hidden in there somewhere?

I think I even emailed HTC and asked them why the option isn't there, and they didn't seem to know what I was talking about. I'll try emailing them again about it, though, because as far as I know, time/date stamping is usually a standard option in just about anything with a camera.

If you happen to find it though, please let me know. ^^;
[HTC EVO 3D] -viperboy-:
No, use ES File Manager if you don't have Root Explorer. Just make sure to go into the settings and enable root mode.
[HTC EVO 3D] METHOD1911:
What's up Laie just finally rooted tonight

A root craving Evo 3d
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
What's good man. Hope all is well. Glad to see you rooted. Welcome to the land that is 3d. Hit me with a pm man amd let me know what's up

Locked & Loaded

"" Shooter on Deck""
[HTC EVO 3D] nilot27:
Is it possible to port this to HTC Explorer??? Camera app in HTC Explorer is poor with low ligh sensitivity and images are pixelated..it also doesnt have panorama.

Hope devs here can help us improve stock camera on HTC Explorer using jaggyrom..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1473218

Any little guide or suggestion will be appreciated and thanked heartily..Please reply or PM me or jaggyjags..

Thank You..hope seniors help out juniors..:good:
[HTC EVO 3D] acokovach:
nice job man...:good:
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashalot:
Cant find it on that web site

Phone:HTC Evo 3D CMDA

HTC Sense:3.6

Software number:MeanROM ICS v2.0

Kernel version:?????

Baseband version:1.06.00.1216

Build number:1.13.662.2_RC

HBOOT:1.50 S-on

Recovery:4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC5
[HTC Sensation] confrontation:
I get an icon in the top left corner that looks to be a simcard with a cog of some sort.

I think its a sim card as it shows up once I make or receive a phone call and doesnt go away till I reboot , could just as well be a memory card icon.

Any body got an idea what it is how how to get rid of it?
[HTC Sensation] cjm1979:
When it is there pull down the notification bar and see what it say's.
[HTC Sensation] tacklebury87:
Any chance of a screen shot? Would be easier for people to help!

Off the top of my head it sounds like the icon for preparing SD card, not sure til I see it though!
[HTC Sensation] GideonX:
Yup, its probably the sdcard icon.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] Zehlek:
That sounds like a low memory notification
[HTC Sensation] phonegod:
its probly the match contacts icon i get that somtimes when my phone tries to sync the same contacts
[HTC Sensation] cjm1979:
That would take some doing on the sensation
[HTC Sensation] cjm1979:
The match contacts is like a chain link
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hcromwell:
Just wondering what settings are best for this phone...I'm pretty savvy at computers and electronics in general so please don't talk to me like I'm a newbie just wondering whats settings work for you guys if you guys even use the cm 7 performance settings...I figure I didn't flash a custom rom for nothing the stock roms suck so I want the best performance without bricking my device thanks for all and any replies
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
You works play with the setting, you might like smart ass governor our conservative, just try setcpu.

Sent from myTouch 4G
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cramill:
Your question is very vague. Best settings for what? Best settings for performance? Best settings for battery life? Best settings for games? Best settings for productivity?

It varies depending on what you want out of your phone. To each their own.
[Vibrant Accessories] deus_:
I bought an used Vibrant from eBAY. Now I want to know whether the screen has screen guard applied or not. I am afraid to scratch at corners to find out, lest I would damage it :D

Also how durable is this gorilla glass? Do I really need a screen guard?
[Vibrant Accessories] gamikzone:
It's pretty durable I can't even imagine what mine has been through I've had it for almost 10 months I've dropped it so many times had hard surfaces rub the screen and somehow this gorilla screen is scratchless :)
[Vibrant Accessories] deus_:
^^ That's durable enough for me :)

Though I get problems with smudgy/oily fingers. Only if a bit, it renders the touch screen capability to zilch. Wonder if a screen guard could help that.
[Vibrant Accessories] younix258:
Get a matte screen protector, theyre amazing... tho they might degrade image quality a very small amount... i dont mind it

Also, how do you know?? Check around tthe speaker near the top, its either covering it (unlikely) or you shood be able to see its borders nearby... just know that the whole ffront of the phone is practically all just one piece of glass so if ttheres any ununiformity (word?) Then you probably have a screen protector.

Sent from a cell tower to the XDA server to you.
[Vibrant Accessories] MadJoe:
Ack! The image quality degradation is a heck of a lot more than a "small amount". They're hideous imo. I'd much rather wipe away smudges constantly than not get to enjoy the screen's vibrance (pun intended).

Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.
[Vibrant Accessories] tehmanmuffin:
take a piece of scotch tape and try to lift the corner of the "screen protector"

give it a few tries though

if nothing happens you most likely don't have a screen protector

or if you're feeling edgy take an exacto knife and cut out a portion of screen protector in the center of the screen

if there was a screen protector its destroyed now

if there wasn't...well return it to the previous owner and say it came like that
[About XDA developers] koolxs:
While in portrait orientation, I like to type sms messages using the 12-button alpharithmetic portrait layout of the LG keyboard (phone LG GT540). Can anyone add a button in order to change the language just like in other keyboards that I find in the market? I dont want to go to another keyboard because this has the simpliest design, the largest possible buttons and consumes the less possible characters when I type an sms in other alphabets than the latin (eg I use Greek alphabet).

Thanks.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maniak_001:
Hi

I have some battery drain issues with my phone that I think are somehow related to my network data reception.

I am on possibly the ****tiest network that exists in Australia (Three) with an unmodified stock Desire HD. Coupled with the fact that the building I work in seems to be made of kryptonite I find that if I move more than a few metres from a window I get no reception.

Anyway the toilets are in the centre of the building (with no reception whatsoever).

I have recently been in the habit of playing Angry Birds when on a toilet-break. Afterwards I have experienced rapid battery drain for the rest of the day - even though Angry Birds is not running (yes I checked thoroughly). My battery would likely be in the red before 6pm, with no other significant usage. This has been happening for weeks inconsistently.

A bit of experimentation has led me to discover that if I open Angry Birds again when in an area with data reception the battery drain afterwards does not occur. With light use my battery will last well into the evening before going yellow.

I have a theory that Angry Birds is trying and failing to make a data connection (for ads presumably). This must result in some kind of process or thread sitting in the background invisibly sucking the life from my battery.

Some non-rigourous testing indicates that this problem maybe also occur when using the Dolphin Browser.

So I have the following questions:

Has anyone else experienced a similar problem?

Is it Angry Birds? Dolphin? Sense? Android?

What can I do about it?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] junta_mpb:
I have noticed that battery drain is proportional to network signal strength. If you spend most of your time in an area with no/weak/fluctuating signal strength, the phone will go on hyperdrive trying to make a connection. The only reasonable solution I would recommend is to switch to airplane mode during those situations/scenarios.

Try it out and play Angry Birds while on the can while Airplane mode is active. You should notice a huge improvement.